The peregrine population crashed between 1950 and 1970 due to pesticides like ddt. the future of these magnificent birds remained uncertain for nearly two decades. to the diligent work of conservationists like tom cade, officials removed the peregrine from the endangered species list in 1999. the result was that the peregrine population crashed between 1950 and 1970. what was the cause? think about cause-and-effect relationships.
a) disease
b) hunters
c) mutation
d) pesticides

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.

What makes the literal, word-for-word translation of “the metamorphosis” hard to read